Principal Mechanical Engineer, Cell Automation Hardware

Symbotic; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 206,800; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a highly talented principal mechanical engineer to join our Core Hardware Engineering team. You will contribute to the conceptualization, prototyping, detailed design, and release of complex electromechanical systems, leveraging SolidWorks and simulations to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 15+ years hands-on design experience, with strong background in robotics/automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of hands-on design experience.
• Industrial robotics, automation, and material handling experience is strongly preferred.
• SolidWorks proficiency is desired.
• Experience with FEA (SolidWorks Simulation and/or Ansys) is desired.
• Experience designing parts for manufacturing: machining, casting, sheet metal, plastics, fabricated assemblies, etc.
• Strong mechanical intuition and hands-on prototyping ability.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Driver's license to travel to client locations.

Responsibilities

• Invent novel, elegant, and reliable solutions for highly integrated hardware systems.
• Contribute to conception, analysis, prototyping, detailed design and validation of complex electromechanical systems using SolidWorks.
• Perform feasibility analyses and recommend viable concepts.
• Create quantitative trade studies to evaluate designs and identify optimum solutions.
• Provide technical direction and leadership of external design partners and suppliers.
• Perform and document mechanical analysis of designs and tolerance analysis per ANSI Y14.5.
• Create and manage BOMs and ECNs in Siemens Teamcenter PLM.
• Assist in prototyping, testing, troubleshooting and design changes.
• Define test protocols and conduct testing to validate safety and effectiveness of designs.
• Help build program plans and schedules to achieve milestones.
• Collaborate across EE/Controls, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Present project status and lead design reviews.

Skills

Hands-on design

SolidWorks

FEA

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

Ansys

Job description

Symbotic is seeking a highly talented principal mechanical engineer to join our Core Hardware Engineering team. You will contribute to the conceptualization, prototyping, detailed design, and release of complex electromechanical systems, leveraging SolidWorks and simulations to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 15+ years hands-on design experience, with strong background in robotics/automation.